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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1915

Page

6

Weather Gale Hits Coast With High Winds And Rain

The Weather Observer Salisbury reported no damage from the storm at an early hour though winds grew to 76 miles per hour and a gale of 72 mph was noted off Astoria. Shipping faced delays but incurred no damage while warnings remained in effect. Rain was forecast for tonight and Wednesday with northerly winds. Rainfall reached .63 inch on Monday and however much on the night, with the monthly total above normal.

Salisbury Astoria Ore

Four-year-old Washburn daughter dies in stove fire

In Newport Oregon on December 21, the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Washburn died after her clothing caught fire from a red hot stove. She burned to death.

Newport Ore C. W. Washburn

Gatewood School District Residents Demand Fire Protection

Residents from the Gatewood School district plan a Tuesday night meeting at Fairview school to urge the city for improved fire protection for their district. Local leaders and residents will participate seeking quicker fire response and better coverage.

Gatewood Fairview

Pretty Women Caught in Plot to Aid Germany

New York dispatch reports a smuggling scheme where Anna Dekkers concealed 3,400 pounds of rubber in baggage and confessed to authorities. Max Jaeger, a naturalized American engineer, also confessed. Deutsche Bank of Berlin allegedly backed the operation. The plan: each woman would go to Rotterdam and transfer baggage to an agent bound for Germany.

New York Germany Miers Anna Dekkers Max Jaeger Deutsche Bank of Berlin Rotterdam

Washington State Hotelmen's Association Ban Quoted

Forty members of the Washington State Hotelmen's Association gathered Monday night at Butler for a banquet and discussions. The event highlighted hospitality industry concerns and showcased local leaders among the attendees.

Washington State Hotelmen’s Association Butler

Woman killed in feud linked family gun battle

In Klamath Falls area at Dodd Hollow 25 miles away a feud over land ownership led to a revolver battle. Mrs Alma Kuehne was killed Gay Hunter was wounded Andrew Kuehne A E Lawrence and Mrs Hunter were jailed. The Kuehne house burned and Lawrence faced arson charges after a prior jury dispute.

Klamath Falls Ore Dodd Hollow Alma Kuehne Gay Hunter Andrew Kuehne A. E. Lawrence Hunter Lawrence Kuehne

Altogether Different Christmas Piano Event at Big Music House

Shipments from San Francisco bring prize pianos and player pianos from Kimball Exposition makes and others to be sold at half price or less. Concert-used pianos, Steinway, Knabe, Kimball, Lester and more offered with easy terms and guaranteed satisfaction.

San Francisco Smith & Farnes Strohber Pianarito Weber Kimball and Lester Sohmers and Haines Brothers Steinway and Knabe Lesters Smith & Barnes and Gerhardt

Ford Seriously Sick in Norway Headlines Shifted Sentiment

Christiania reports Henry Ford ill in bed possibly seriously ill delaying the mission to withdraw boys from trenches by Christmas. Public mood tilts toward Detroit, with newspapers mocking delegates and citing Mme Schwimmer. A 3,000-person Minister society meeting heard Rev. Dr. Aked briefly address the crowd.

Charles P. Stewart Christiania Henry Ford Peace Party Detroiter Mme. Schwimmer Ford Aptes Peace Minister Society Charles FL Aked San Francisco Aked

Rebellion Ends as Villa Goes into Hiding in Texas City

El Paso reports Francisco Villa's bid to lead Mexico collapses with his retreat and a purported peace accord. Col Hipolito Villa surrenders to justice officials in the United States under neutrality promises. Carranza gains control of Chihuahua Juarez, but Villa and Col Villa reportedly face no amnesty.

EL Paso Tex Francisco Villa Col Hipolito Villa Justice Department United States Villista Pancho Villa Chihuahua Juarez Carranza Villa Col. Villa

Rainier Citizen Publishes Its First Annual Issue

The Rainier Valley Citizen Seattle's oldest weekly suburban newspaper releases its first annual with 52 pages copper half-tone cuts and a three colored cover. It features 75 home and business photos plus special articles by Roland Cotterill Reuben Jones Harry Woollen and others. Copies are sold downtown at Lowman Hanford s Wilson s book store and throughout the valley.

Rainier Valley Parka Reuben Jones Rainier Harry Woollen W. L. Thompson Edgar Blair J. D. Rosa B. B. Moser P. H. Sparks H. W. Mason Lowman & Hanford Wilson's Book Store

Gillies to Be Tried Next Week in Key Forgery Case

J F Gillies, former claim agent for the state industrial commission, is charged with falsifying records and with forgery and grand larceny. He pleaded not guilty to the falsification charge before Superior Judge Mitchell. Trial dates set for January 3 for the first case, with Monday given to plead on the remaining charges. The forged claim totals 1340 dollars in favor of P H Martin.

Olympia J. F. Gillies State Industrial Commission Mitchell Thurston County P. H. Martin

Ferris Resignation Not Accepted By Forest Commission

The state forest and fire warden RE W Ferris offered his resignation yesterday but was not accepted by the forest commission. They stated they did not want him to leave until they were sure he had a better prospect.

Olympia State Forest RE. W. Ferris Forest Commission State Miss Grey Miss Eighteen

Government manufacture of all war munitions proposed

Don Crosser of Cleveland urges government ownership of arms and equipment, arguing private profits must be eliminated to ensure one dollar of defense yields one dollar of value. He cites 50 cent savings per dollar and notes support from Navy officials and members of Congress, while critics question patriotism versus profit.

Washington Army Dongreseman H Robert I Cronser Cleveland Crosser Congress Federal Committee On Industrial Relations Secretary of the Navy Daniels Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation J. P. Morgan Estate Navy League

Adventurer Survives Four Days in Box Car

Thomas Anderson a one legged traveler from Dunemuir Cal arrived after more than four days without food or water. He pounded on a door for five hours before workers released him when the train stopped at the city. Information charging murder in the first degree was filed Monday against Kambulat Kooloff for the death of Mike Kuczerski at 114 Judkins Street on December 9.

Thomas Anderson Dunemuir Cal Kambulat Kooloff Mike Kuczerski Judkinsst

Make Yourself a Christmas Present of Perfect Teeth

Dr IL RB Clark advertises dental services with a promise of painless methods and high quality materials. The offer highlights a trained staff, a strong guarantee, and affordable pricing to encourage new year dental work and customer satisfaction.

State Dental Board L. R. Clark D. D

Regal Dental Offices In City Block Open

Regal Dental Offices run by Dr J Rh Clark operates at 1405 Third Ave and nearby corner of Third and Uaton offering general dentistry services to local residents.

Regal Dental Offices

Letter on Confessions of a Wife and social morals

TOM SMITH argues against the recent Confessions of a Wife installments and the notion of a double standard. He defends jealousy as natural, denounces sterilization and extreme views on defective minds, and criticizes Miss Bessie’s writings as sensational and misguided.

Miss Gray Bessie Bobbet

A Nutty Limerick

A street light cast beams on a lovers dream. A sprite appeared and turned out the light, making all things seem lovely.

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